Breast
If you often wish that your breasts were larger, fuller, or more shapely, breast augmentation surgery may be the right choice for you. If you have moderate to significant sagging or ptosis of your breasts, then you will likely need to have your breast lifted at the same time that the implant is placed.
The specific method chosen for your breast augmentation with lift will be determined by your anatomy, Dr. Wigoda’s preferences, and your desired results. Dr. Wigoda will give you an idea of where you can expect the final scars to be during your consultation. Once the incision is made, Dr. Wigoda creates a pocket into which the implant is inserted. This pocket is made either directly behind the breast tissue or beneath the pectoral muscle located below the breast tissue and above the chest wall. Dr. Wigoda will then perform the lift. Generally speaking, only excess skin is removed, leaving all of the breast tissue intact. The breast is lifted and reshaped. For most patients, nipple sensitivity and the ability to breastfeed remain intact.
However, with augmentation alone, or in combination with a lift, the possibility of a loss of sensation and/or loss of ability to breastfeed, does exist. Anatomic teardrop-shaped implants are available and may be optimal in certain patients, depending on their anatomy and the look they desire. On average, it takes approximately one hour for Dr. Wigoda to perform a breast augmentation. If a lift is needed, the total surgical time may increase to between 2.5 to 4 hours.
Dr. Wigoda performs Breast Augmentation using a special technique that he has developed over his more than 16 years in practice where there is significantly reduced pain and a quicker recovery. The reduction in pain also occurs when having a lift. In other words, there is typically little to no increase in pain when having a lift in addition to the augmentation. To learn more visit Painlessbreastimplants.com.
